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Construction companies push partnerships with local employers
Published: 18/11/2014
Leading construction companies Galliford Try and Wynne Construction are looking
to connect with local businesses to assist in the construction of two projects
in Flintshire as part of the Welsh Government’s £200m Schools and Public
Buildings Contractor Framework for North Wales.
The Framework is a joint project funded by the Welsh Government’s Department
for Education and Skills, led by Denbighshire County Council on behalf of the
six North Wales local authorities.
As part of their commitment to the region, Galliford Try and Wynne Construction
are working collaboratively to boost local economies across the region and are
inviting local sub-contractors to register their interest in becoming part of
their supply chain in conjunction with Flintshire County Council, at a Meet the
Buyer event on Thursday 4 December, 2pm-7:30pm in the Conference Centre, Coleg
Cambria at the Deeside campus.
Councillor Chris Bithell, Flintshire County Councils Cabinet member for
Education said: The two companies will be building two flagship learning
projects in the county - Galliford Try are the contractors for the new Holywell
Learning Campus and Wynne Construction are building the Post 16 Hub at Coleg
Cambria. We hope local businesses will now take the opportunity to get involved
and attend this event
These schemes form part of Flintshire’s planned investment in their schools
under Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools and Education Programme. This is
a £1.4 billion investment programme that will invest in over 150 schools and
colleges across Wales over the next five years.
Galliford Try North Managing Director Bob Merriman said: “Galliford Try is
always looking to be a productive partner with our supply chain, creating
achievable and sustainable value through our ‘Recycle the local pound’
initiative. Projects like the Schools and Public Buildings Contractor Framework
allow us to work with and support local businesses, which we believe is
extremely important to maintain a healthy and robust construction industry.”
Chris Wynne, Managing Director, Wynne Construction: “As a reputable contractor
in North Wales, we are totally committed to supporting the local businesses
through the investment of the Contractor Framework and are keen to engage with
local companies in readiness for the start of forthcoming projects, including
this first project for the new Post 16 Hub at Coleg Cambria, Deeside. The event
will provide opportunities for a discussion with our commercial team which
should help local companies understand what we are looking for and we encourage
new and existing suppliers to attend.”
Local businesses are invited to attend from 2pm to 7.30pm to meet staff from
Galliford Try and Wynne Construction to discuss future opportunities and the
procurement processes.
For those interested in attending and would like more information please
contact Kay Sadler, e-mail: kay.sadler@flintshire.gov.uk.
Notes to Editors
1. The Welsh Government’s ambitious 21st Century Schools programme is a
commitment to invest in building and improving schools all over Wales, working
with local authorities and education partners to deliver school environments
that meet the needs of the community and provide the best learning provision
for the area.
2. Galliford Try is a national housebuilding and construction company, with a
turnover of £1.6bn, delivering industry leading performance in the construction
of a sustainable future.
3.· The Group’s building division specialises in education, health, leisure,
commercial, interiors, affordable housing and facilities management. The
Group’s PPP Investments Division develops and invests in public / private
partnership projects. Galliford Try’s Infrastructure division encompasses work
for the water, highways, rail, remediation, flood alleviation and renewable
energy sectors.
4.· Wynne Construction is one of the leading construction organisations in
North Wales. The company has a history of success and growth stretching back
more than 80 years. Located in Bodelwyddan, Wynne Construction employs 100
people and undertakes a broad range of projects for clients who include various
public sector bodies, such as local authorities, NHS Trusts, education
establishments as well as numerous private clients. Web:
www.wynneconstruction.co.uk